Published in Scientific Papers. Series B, Horticulture, Vol. LXVIII, Issue 2
Written by Costel VÎNĂTORU, Bianca MUȘAT, Adrian PETICILĂ, Matilda POPESCU, Geanina NEGOȘANU, Camelia BRATU
The researchers of BRGV Buzau had the preservation and breeding of local old autochthonous varieties and landraces as their purpose. In 2022, through repeated individual selection, the variety for fresh consumption with indeterminate growth registered at ISTIS with the provisional name of Vitamina was obtained. The strong distinguishing character of the variety is given by the fruit color. It is yellow, slightly orange. The fruits are large, round, slightly ribbed, with a weight that varies between 96-315 g. In addition to the high production potential, the variety presents an added quality given by the fruits taste and aroma and their richness in beneficial and healthy substances, leading the authors to propose the name Vitamina. It has the U gene, which express medium green cap immature fruit, but also specific taste and aroma given by the SGLK2 gene complex. The variety shows main pathogens attack high resistance and also has the nematode repellence mi gene. The market tests carried out so far with more than 1000 growers, have been favourable to the variety, and it enjoys a lot of appreciation.
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